YEARLY HIGH
1299.9127 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1244.2409 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1270.2581 TZS

2018 AWG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1299.9127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1244.2409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.6717 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1254.9617 to the December average rate of 1279.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1299.9127 was down 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1388.2732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,499,563 TZS
2017 Average 6,231,467 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,221,205 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,358.73 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1281.4228
1252.5562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1266.7391, compared to 1273.7771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1266.7391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1273.7771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 30.1631 TZS (High: 1299.9127 / Low: 1269.7496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4198 TZS (High: 1276.2658 / Low: 1268.8459).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.1631
August Spread (Stable) ±7.4198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.1017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1274.5635) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1243.2071), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3564 (+2.52%).

2018 Avg (June) 1274.5635
2017 Avg (June) 1243.2071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1266.6242 1244.2409 1254.9617
February 1263.4468 1252.0613 1258.2246
March 1270.8832 1259.8322 1264.1321
April 1283.6021 1261.9631 1272.7772
May 1278.7689 1269.7802 1275.7753
June 1299.9127 1269.7496 1274.5635
July 1276.1382 1268.4643 1273.1624
August 1276.2658 1268.8459 1273.4816
September 1276.0852 1266.4595 1270.3800
October 1274.5608 1266.9865 1271.1519
November 1283.7506 1271.9045 1275.4697
December 1283.8511 1273.8260 1279.0172